高一英语下学期中段测试试题.docx

1、高一英语下学期中段测试试题2015学年第二学期广东二师附中中段测试高一级试题英语本套试卷分为第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。第卷60分，第卷90分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型填涂在答题卡相应位置上。2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案

2、，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4. E涂AB，F涂AC，G涂AD第卷(选择题共60分)第一部分 阅读理解（共两节；满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A One day a heavy storm hit a village. Nothing was destroyed, but a rock fell from a nearby mountain. The rock rolled down from the mountain and stopped in th

3、e middle of the main road in the village. It was very big and shaped more or less like a ball. The village decided to move it since it was blocking（阻塞）the street. Several of the strongest men in the village came to try to lift it out of the road. No matter how hard they tried though, they couldnt mo

4、ve it. All of this time a young boy was watching the men trying to move the rock. “Excuse me,” he said, “but I think I could move the rock.” “You?” they shouted. “What are you talking about? All of us have just tried, and even together we cant move it a bit.” They all laughed at the boy. The next mo

5、rning some villagers came into the street. To their great surprise, the rock was gone! More people ran out to see for themselves. It was true the rock wasnt in the road any more. The little boy stood in the street, smiling. “I told you I could move it,” he said. “I did it last night.” Then he walked

6、 over to where the rock had been and uncovered some dirt with a shovel（铁锹）“You see,” he said, “I dug a deep hole next to the rock, and the rock rolled down into the hole of itself. Then I covered it with dirt.”1. The villagers decided to move the rock because_. A. it was big and heavy. B. it was com

7、pletely useless. C. it was more or less badly shaped. D. it was in the middle of the road.2. When the young boy said he could move the rock, the villagers_. A. were pleased with him. B. didnt understand him. C. didnt believe him. D. got angry with him.3. The young boy worked at night so as to_. A. g

8、ive the villagers a surprise. B. work faster and better. C. dig a hole for himself. D. find a way to move the rock.4. The boy removed the rock by_. A. pulling it out of the road. B. burying it in a hole. C. breaking it with a shovel. D. lifting it out of the road.BMy father and I were very close. I

9、loved pleasing him, and he was always proud of my success. If I won a spelling contest at school, he was on top of the world. Later in life whenever I got a promotion(提升), Id call my father right away and hed rush out to tell all his friends. In 1970, when I was named president of the Ford Motor Com

10、pany, I dont know which of us was more excited.Like many native Italians, my parents were very open with their feelings and their love not only at home, but also in public. Most of my friends would never hug their fathers. But I hugged and kissed my dad at every opportunitynothing could have felt mo

11、re natural.He was a curious man who was always trying new things. He was the first person in Allentown to buy a motorcycle. Unfortunately, my father and his motorcycle didnt get along too well. He fell off it so often that he got rid of it just a month after buying it. As a result, he never again tr

12、usted any vehicle with less than four wheels.Because of that motorcycle, I wasnt allowed to have a bicycle when I was growing up. Whenever I wanted to ride a bike, I had to borrow one from a friend. On the other hand, my father let me drive a car as soon as I turned sixteen.5. When I won a contest a

13、t school, my father would _. A. tell all his friends about it B. feel most happy over it C. get very surprised at it D. be much more excited than I6. I hugged and kissed my father at every opportunity, _. A. even though I hated to do so B. because I was told to do so by my father C. as I was named p

14、resident of the Ford Motor Company D. for I felt it quite natural to do so7. Which of the following statements shows that my father was a curious man?_ A. I wasnt allowed to have a car when I was growing up. B. He was the first person in town to buy a motorcycle. C. He was always proud of my success

15、. D. He was very open with his feelings and his love.8. Which of the following statements is NOT true?_A. My father loved his motorcycle. He rode through the dirty streets of Allentown every day.B. I was not allowed to have a bicycle when I was growing up, but when I was just 16 I was allowed to dri

16、ve a car.C. My father was always proud of what I did. He was very pleased when I won a spelling contest at school.D. My father bought a motorcycle, but got rid of it because he fell off it so often.CThink about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a bo

17、at. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources (来源), as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills (风车) began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with know

18、ledge of using wind power. For many centuries, people used windmills to grind (磨碎) wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric light

19、s and radio. However, by the1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were rarely used. During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also re

20、alized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.9. From the text we know that windmills _.A. were invented by European armies

21、B. have a history of more than 2,800 yearsC. used to supply power to radio in remote areasD. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered10. What was a new use for wind power in the late 19th century? _A. Sailing a boat. B. Producing electricityC. Grinding wheat into flour. D. Pumping wate

22、r from underground11. One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that_.A. wind power is cleanerB. it is one of the oldest power sourcesC. it was cheaper to create energy from windD. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs12. What would the author probably discuss in the paragra

23、ph that follows?_A. The advantages of wind power.B. The design of wind power plants.C. The worldwide movement to save energy.D. The global trend towards producing power from wind.DI fell in love with England because it was quaint（古雅）-all those little houses, looking terribly old-fashioned but nice,

24、like dolls houses. I loved the countryside and the pubs, and I loved London. Ive slightly changed my mind after seventeen years because I think its an ugly town now. Things have changed. For everybody, England meant gentlemen, fair play, and good manners. The fair play is going, unfortunately, and s

25、o are the gentlemanly attitudes and good manners-people shut doors heavily to your face and politeness is disappearing. I regret that there are so few comfortable meeting places. Youre forced to live indoors. In Paris I go out much more, to restaurants and nightclubs. To meet friends here it usually

26、 has to be in a pub, and it can be difficult to go there alone as a woman. The cafes are not terribly nice. As a woman, I feel unsafe here. I spend a bomb（大量的钱）on taxis because I will not take public transport after 10 p. m. I used to use it, but now Im afraid. The idea of family seems to be more or

27、 less non-existent in England. My family is well united and thats typically French. In Middlesex I had a neighbor who is 82 now. His family only lived two miles away, but I took him to France for Christmas once because he was always alone.13. The writer doesnt like London because she_. A. is not use

28、d to the life there now B. has lived there for seventeen years C. prefers to live in an old-fashioned house D. has to be polite to everyone she meets there14. Where do people usually meet their friends in England? _. A. In a cafe. B. In a restaurant C. In a night club D. In a pub.15. The underlined

29、part “it” (in Para. 4) refers to_. A. a taxi B. the money C. a bomb D. public transport第2节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。16 Many students feel stressed around big moments in their lives like during final exams or when applying to college. Stress can be a pretty dangerous

30、 thing, because it can cause you to become sick. Here are some ways to cope with stress: Laugh Laughter is really one of the best medicines. When things get stressful, do things that make you laugh. Watch a funny movie. 17 Chat with friends and family.Take a Deep Breath Breathing is a great way to r

31、educe your stress. Taking deep breaths or doing breathing exercises may seem silly, but it do help you relax and clear up your mind.Plan Ahead Most students tend to study hard when test time comes close or do their homework right before it is due. However, having a plan will do a lot to decrease your stress. 18 Sleep Sleep is another great tool in reducing stress. 19 You should be getting at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night. As you know, a lack of sleep can be bad for your health.Learn to Say “No” 20 So there are times when it is okay to say “no” to the requests of